Question about XPVC

[Blackyote]

Hi, everyone. I was just wondering if expanded PVC sheets are solid enough that I could have a rack with one Vision 70 tub or two Vision 35 tubs per shelf? I even created a crappy blue print using Paint.

[The Serpent Merchant]

How thick?

[MisterKyte]

I've never used XPVC to build with myself but I know a lot of people do to make all sorts of things with 1/2 in thick sheets and it seems to work well enough for them!

[RoseyReps]

Unless I'm misunderstanding the question, I don't see why not. I currently have a 10 stack (technically 2 5stack racks stacked on top of each other) V-70 close sided rack out of 1/2" xpvc courtesy of www.cserpents.com

Strong like bull. No sagging and works beautifully!

[Ryan Chin]

I built a DIY XPVC open air 1/2" thickness and I would say yes. keep with the 1/2" thickness and it will be great, heavier if you run closed sides...I love the light weight mine has, not that I move it often, but when I go to periodically check probes it's easier.

[Blackyote]

Yes, I'd be using the 1/2" sheets. I just wanted to make sure this stuff is strong enough that it wouldn't sag in the middle, leaving me unable to pull out tubs! I was planning on using CDs as spacers, to give each tub some ventilation and sliding room. Is that what most people use?

[The Serpent Merchant]

Most of the professionally made racks out there are made from 1/2" PVC or a similar plastic. all of the cages I got from AP are also made from 1/2" PVC. I can stand on top of my cages without any issue.

[kitedemon]

My rack is 3/8 pvcx it has not sagged in ten years.


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[tat2joeelliott]

where does one buy xpvc ?

[kitedemon]

Most sign places will carry it and most plastic supply places will as well. I if looking for small bits will talk with plastic fabricators they often have scraps that they will give/sell.